Last summer, I developed acne for the first time ever. In trying to combat it, I spent way too much money on products people swore stopped pimples dead in their tracks, but — shocker! — they had no effect on my zits. Eventually, I did what I should’ve done prior to umpteen products and pimples: go to a dermatologist. In two minutes, she created a routine that eliminated almost everything I was using and introduced tretinoin, a prescribed vitamin A-derivative. Read More...
Once the temperature drops below 60 degrees, I start looking for the perfect jacket. My go-to has always been a classic biker-style faux leather jacket, but the one I have been wearing for years is starting to fall apart. Now that I’m retiring it and have begun my search for its replacement, someone I’m taking inspiration from for my outerwear pursuits is supermodel Elsa Hosk. Hosk has been spotted wearing various leather bomber jacket styles on several occasions, dressing them up with everything from maxi skirts and Mary Jane heels to casual jeans and loafers. Read More...
By the time you read this, I will be somewhere in Portugal’s Algarve coast, disconnected from the internet and living whatever the Portuguese version of la dolce vita is. I’m an anxious traveler and I spent two weeks very slowly packing my bags. One of the most difficult parts to pack was my beauty bag. I’m so used to having dozens of options for every step of my routine and every possible ailment that condensing it feels impossible. Read More...
